Grandmother Valley
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Grandmother's Valley is one of the most famous excursion destinations in East Bohemia. The entire landscape of the Grandmother's Valley and the Ratibořice Chateau is ideal for a peaceful holiday in summer and winter. You will find here known places from Božena Němcová's book "Grandma" such as Ratibořický Chateau, Rudr's Mill or Old Bleach. Often, there are various cultural events that take the Grandmother's legacy. And so you will see animated figures from the novel - Barunku, Miller, Grandma or even famous four-legged friends in the Sultan and Tyrl.
The most visited places of the valley include Old bleach, house No. 7 near Viktorčina splav. Here, in 1844, Božena Němcová spent her holidays with her children and in a novel grandmother here she transferred her memories from her childhood spent with her grandmother Maria Magdaléna Novotná on the old manorial bleaching under the castle in nearby Ratibořice. The original bleaching plant was demolished by the owner of the chateau, Kateřina Zaháňská, in 1830. After World War II, house no. 2 was equipped with period folk furniture from the collections of the Božena Němcová Museum in Česká Skalice. The building and surroundings were later further modified in 7 during the filming of the film grandmother director Antonín Moskalyk; as a reminder of the novel, there is also a sculpture of a grandmother with children and dogs.
Viktorka's raft behind the Old Bleach also changed shape over the years; first during the construction of irrigation systems in the years 1842 to 1848 and 1874 to 1875, later within the regulation of the Úpa flow in the 20s and 50s. A concrete and stone front was installed in place of the originally wooden raft - it was lined with tree trunks in 20 during the filming of the film to restore its older appearance.
Lock Ratibořice
Kladské border region and Broumov region
National cultural monument known for its "Grandmother" as the residence of the Duchess of Zaháňská.
The present form of the castle comes from the beginning of 18. century, when Lorenzo Piccolomini set up a one-storey baroque chateau in the style of Italian summer houses.
Chateau and Babiččino valley are mainly visited thanks to the work of Czech national writer Božena Němcová (1820 - 1862). Her novel The Grandmother is an idealized picture of childhood writer and early childhood that she spent with her parents, siblings and beloved grandmother in Ratibořice.
The castle is along with other objects in the Grandmother's Valley under the administration of the National Monument Institute, the territorial monument administration at Sychrov.
Around Rozkoš to Ratibořice
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Cycling: Nové Město nad Metují / Cycle No.4034 / - Česká Skalice - Nové Město nad Metují (30 km)
Start and end of the route: Nové Město nad Metují, náměstí
Length: 30 km
Difficulty: The route is easy after the slightly waved landscape of Českoskalice, suitable for trekking bikes.
Points of Interest:
- Nové Město nad Metují - chateau, church of the Holy Trinity, museum
- Nahořany - the Church of St. Josef, historical gate
- dam Rozkoš - "East Bohemian Sea" - bathing, fishing
- Česká Skalice - Textile Museum, Barunka School
- Grandmother's Valley - Chateau, Rudr's Mill, Old Bleacher, Viktor's Ride
Route progress: Nové Město nad Metují / Cycle No. 4034 / - Krčín - Nahořany - dam reservoir Rozkoš - Česká Skalice - Ratibořice - Zlič - Kleny - Provodov - Šonov - Nové Město nad Metují
Route description:
This is a cycling trail along the slightly waved landscape of Českoskalice, where you can visit the New Town Castle, Babiččino údolí, wet tired feet in Viktorčina's sail or take a bath in the Rozkoš dam.
Mandl and water mill, Ratiborice
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Technical Museum in Grandmother's Valley with unique water almond exhibit.
The reconstructed water almond, which is a technical monument from 19, is situated behind the water drive in the adjacent building of Ludrova Mill. century.
The almond has an exposition with technical background, almond is functional and visitors can also see an adjoining exhibition of linen. Find out how the real almond worked in the middle of 19. century.
How to get there: From the Ratibořice Chateau or from Starý Bělidlo to the Ludrov Mill. The water almond is an adjacent mill building. Parking at the castle or in the village Zlíč.
Municipal Museum of Nové Město nad Metují
Kladské border region and Broumov region
The Town Museum is housed in a historic house from 16. a century annexed to an artillery bastion with archers that were part of the city fortifications.
Over the centuries, the building served as a burgher house, a district boarding house, a town archive, the museum was rebuilt in 1994-1995 years.
The museum's expositions bring closer the history, personalities, crafts and nature of the New Town. Here you will also find the hall of PRIM watches, the production of which in Nové Město nad Metují is still continuing.
Castle Nove Mesto nad Metují
Kladské border region and Broumov region
National Historic Landmark. The castle, founded by 1501, is part of the town's historical reserve.
It was built together with the town, originally a late Gothic castle to protect the city.
In 1908, the New Town Chateau was selected and bought by Josef Bartoň, the owner of a textile factory in Náchod, the grandfather of today's owner. The castle has become a modern residence, decorated by leading Czech artists 1. half of 20. century in the styles of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Cubism and Functionalism. At the same time, the preserved decoration from the times of the Renaissance and the Baroque was restored. The chateau was also equipped with technical facilities such as water mains, central heating, electricity, telephone and dining and personal lift. Thanks to this, the New Town Castle today serves as a demonstration of the adaptation of the historical building to modern living, as well as a good example of a combination of historical and modern decorations and facilities. Barton's castle was owned by 1948. It was then nationalized and administered by the state until 1991.
Since 1992, the castle is once again the property of the Bartoň-Dobenín family and is open to the public. In 2008, the castle was declared a national cultural monument.
After the Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction it was reconstructed in 1909-1911 years. The beautiful castle garden of Duke Jurkovič, complete with timbered objects.
The Castle in Nové Město nad Metují at the end of June 2014 made the whole new interactive tour circuit open to the public.
Visitors will not walk through the castle rooms, but will have the opportunity to walk through the castle literally "From the attic to the cellar". For example, they will be able to test their skill in working with wood, admire the magnificent view from the southwest tower, see a brand "new" Art Nouveau kitchen, which in 1926 prepared a menu for President TG Masaryk or a unique handwritten cook of the great-grandmother of the current owner castle. During the tour, visitors will also find themselves in a cellar, in one part of which a secret corridor allegedly leads into the New Town underground, where the local ghost - Zlá Manda - is said to wander to this day.
Viktorin chased, Ratiborice
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Viktorin chases with a romantic corner, which is right behind Starý Bělidl.
The place reminds of the period atmosphere of Božena Němcová's childhood. It was here that the mad Viktorka tossed her baby into the River Upa and then went to this place to sing lullabies regularly.
The original float has changed its appearance several times, especially during the reconstruction of the rabbit meadows' floating system. The original flood, which Božena Němcová described in its work, was wooden.
The current weir was built one width of the river to the left, downstream due to the straightening of the Úpa and is a reinforced concrete structure.
Nove Mesto nad Metují
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Nové Město nad Metují is located in northeastern Bohemia in the district of Náchod on the geographical range of the fertile lowlands of Královéhradecký and Orlický Foothills.
The town was founded in 1501 by Jan Černčický of Kácov. At present, it consists of four cadastral areas: Nové Město nad Metují, Krčín, Vrchoviny, Spy.
Nové Město nad Metují called "Czech Nativity Scene" is one of the jewels of Renaissance Czech cities. It was based on a rocky promontory bordered on three sides by the river Metuji. Historic centre, a unique Renaissance square with an arcade, the chateau, the chateau garden and the fortifications form an urban conservation area.
Water Reservoir Rozkoš
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Because of its size it is often called the East Bohemian Sea
The water reservoir Rozkoš has an area of 800 hectares and its average depth is 10 m. The water work was built mainly as a flood retention reservoir on the river Úpa.
Today is a very popular place for holidaymakers and water sports enthusiasts, it is a sailing paradise.
The reservoir is a favorite place for fishermen, it is possible to fish all year round, except when the tank is frozen. The fishing permit can be purchased directly at the campsite
The northern part of the reservoir is designed for camping and swimming. You can rent boats, water pedal boats, surfboards and other sporting goods in the car.
Czech vitriol
Kladské border region and Broumov region
Česká Skalice is a town in eastern Bohemia, in the district of Náchod, in the Hradec Králové Region. It is situated at the altitude of 284 m in the Úpsko-metujské náměstí between Náchod, Červený Kostelec, Nové Město nad Metují and Jaroměř. The river flows through the town of Úpa, which originates in the Krkonoše Mountains. In the cadastre of the town there is a partially dam reservoir called Rozkoš, often called the East Bohemian Sea.
Česká Skalice a Grandmother Valley are closely related to the person and work most important Czech writers Božena Němcová. The city is situated on the banks of the river Upy, near the waterworks Delight, also called the "East Bohemian Sea". Reservoir Rozkoš is a sought-after place for recreation, the target of water sports enthusiasts and fishermen. You can visit the city center Museum of Božena Němcová, UPM - Textile Museum, Barun School and 1866 Museum. There are attractive cycle paths, tourist marked paths and several thematic trails.
Surroundings:
Babiččino údolí (National Cultural Monument) - includes Ratibořice Empire Manor House, Pan's Inn, Panský Mill, Water Almond, Grandmother's Day with Children, Old Bělidlo and Viktorin Chase.
Museum of Božena Němcová, Česká Skalice
Kladské border region and Broumov region
The Božena Němcová Museum in České Skalice, the oldest Czech literary museum, offers visitors to Českoskalice a permanent exhibition dedicated to Božena Němcová, the Prussian-Austrian War (1866) and the history of the town.
Exposition of Božena Němcová Museum in České Skalice:
Life of Božena Němcová
Exposure at 400 m2 (in the Steidler's Inn) includes documentation of the life and work of Božena Němcová. The main line of the exposition follows separately the fate and experience of BN, including the family circle or group of friends, and the chronological development of the work. Both lines are documented by numerous original documents (photographs, first edition of books, personal items) and secondary objects (cross-section of illustrator and sculpture, copies of archival documents, appeals, portraits).
A separate exhibition area is the historic Jiřinka Hall, in which Nemcova celebrated its wedding and participated in the first Jiřinková festival.
Barunka School
School class from 19. century is placed in a timbered school building, which was registered in 1824-1833 Barbora Panklová and later her siblings. The exhibition mediates the atmosphere of the first half of 19. century.
The information value of the exhibition is highlighted by the ceramic decoration of the atrium of the school, which, in a didactically refined form, depicts life in a rural school, according to the story of Božena Němcová The teacher.
The 1866 Museum
The exposition of the history of wars describes the bloody conflict between the Prussian and Austrian army in 1866 on the eve of the famous battle at Sadova, which broke out at Česká Skalice. The presentation includes extensive photographic and topographic documentation of the battle, and above all the original equipment and armament of both armies. The exhibition is supplemented by information about the campaign of other armies through the Czech Skalica, such as Jan Žižka's army.
